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AH02 ROW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,350 mi
Last recorded63,350 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH02 ROW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 63,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 63,349 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak air suspension strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/35 r18 97w dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 49,811 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 49,435 miles

Catalytic Converter has signs of repair ( not sure if Tempered with) passed Emission test

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front Wheel Bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Back Of ABS Unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 49,433 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back of engine to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower rose joint slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs unit side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower rose joint slight play

battery warning light on

catalytic converters look to have been welded but unsure if catalysts tampered with. Vehicle passed emissions test

Pass 20 May 2022 49,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back of engine to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/35 r18 97w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs unit side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery warning light on

catalytic converters look to have been welded but unsure if catalysts have been replaced as vehicle passed emissions test

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back of engine to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs unit side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint down bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play pushes out of stub axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

battery warning light on

exhaust rattling

play n/s and o/s/r lower outer rose joints

Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,137 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

catalytic converters rattling

slight play n/s and o/s/r lower rose joints

Fail 5 Apr 2019 49,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

catalytic converters rattling

slight play n/s and o/s/r lower rose joints

Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,835 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 41,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 33,074 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,231 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,986 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,777 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,583 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,780 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,793 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,998 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 21,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,314 miles

both rear and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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AH02 ROW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AH02 ROW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AH02 ROW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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